1 August 2019—Volume 25

Northwood News

From the Headmaster’s Desk

MR P P VILJOEN

P O Box 20079, Durban North, 4016

Adelaide Tambo Drive, Durban North, 4051

Telephone: +27 31 563 6501

Fax: +27 31 564 1898

Webpage: www.northwoodschool.co.za

Thought for the Week

August Tues 6 Grade 9 Subject Choice Evening (5:30—7:00) Thurs 9 Women’s Day Sun 11 Eid al-Adha Thurs 15-17 Musical (Lets Get Reel) Tues 20 Sports Photo Day Fri 23 Prefect Announcement (10:20 am) Fri 23 Subject Choice returned Fri 23 Junior Social (6:00-10:00) Fri 23 Grade 11 Dance (TBC) Mon 26 Prefect Tie Ceremony Mon 26 Matric Trials begin Fri 30 COV Dinner @ Mt Edgecombe

Dear Parents

I recently attended a lecture by Professor Adam Cox, a

leader in the field of understanding the development of boys

on a physical, physiological and emotional level. He is thus

well placed to comment on the challenges boys face in

modern society.

It was interesting to note that research conducted by

professor Cox and his research team found that the biggest

psychological challenge faced by adolescent boys is the fear

of not satisfying their parent’s expectations. A fascinating

finding, but one that does not necessarily surprise me.

If I take a bit of time to think about the research finding, one

begins to form a better understanding of why our boys

sometimes act out in class, experiment with drugs, fight,

abuse alcohol, use slurs or simply acts in a way that is not

acceptable in terms of the expected norms or values. I have

no doubt in my mind that our young boys or girls are growing

up during the most difficult time of mankind’s existence.

The pressure our children are under to achieve is immense.

Fewer and fewer job opportunities are available, university

spaces and accommodation is limited, and good solid role

models are the exception rather than the rule. All over our

local media and entertainment platforms violent and

destructive behaviour is prevalent, and almost anywhere we

turn, inappropriate behaviour is common. We even have

shops now selling marijuana, a stimulant that our boys

believe to be legal.

Is it then such a surprise that this pressure cooker boils over more frequently than in the past? I don’t think so – without sounding soft, our boys have my sympathy, as I can only imagine what these pressures must be doing to them. It is within this context that there must also be the strength of forgiveness – we have, during the course of this year, had boys who have overstepped the boundaries of our school’s

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I am at a point where I’m tired of hearingcertain names being appreciated all the time and today all women must know that they are appreciated and special. Women, whether you are rich or poor just know that in God’s eyes you are all the same, you are amazing just the way you are! You are the realest Imbokodo, please continue to take care of this beautiful earth. You are loved. ~ Teboho Thusa

From the Headmaster Cont. ...

code of conduct. Although some of these boy’s offences

have been of such a nature that they had to leave the

school, we have in most cases supported counselled and

forgiven them (as you would probably do with your own

child). These behavioural issues are part of all schools,

especially boys’ schools, and as such we will always be

confronted with these challenges. Fact is, no matter the

traditions, values or expectations we as educators, or you

as parents, may have, there will be times when boys

engage in inappropriate behaviour.

I suppose the purpose of my message is twofold – The first

being that our boys are under tremendous pressure, and as

such they need empathy, love, support, care, gentleness

and forgiveness.

The second part is that there is still accountability in the

world (and there will always be at our school).

Accountability shapes and forms, and is necessary. It is

however often unpleasant and difficult and filled with

unforeseen consequences. So, please help me in enforcing

the principles upon our boys of always trying to do the right

thing and to live by the rule of trying to live a little better

every day.

May God continue to guide and protect our teachers,

parents and sons.

Maths Olympiad Maths Boffin! Sachin Reddy

Congratulations to Grade 12 learner, Sachin Reddy. He has participated in the AMESA Maths Olympiad from Grade 8 and has qualified for the final round every year. This is no mean feat as only the top 100 learners in the country qualify. Sachin excels in Maths as well as Advanced Programme Maths, achieving above 95% for each examination.

Northwood

Night Market Congratulations to the Marketing

Department on another wonderfully

successful Night Market. Thank you to

everyone involved for all the hard work

that went into the event and to the

Northwood community for their support

From the Councellor’s Desk Mr M G RICH Email: mrich@nwood.co.za Deputy Headmaster; Dean of Counselling

September Mon 2 Grade 8 & 9 Leadership Camps Wed 4 Secretary’s Day Thurs 17 Sportsmen's Banquet (6pm) Mon 16-20 Grade 11 Work Experience Wed 18-20 Grade 10 Work Experience Fri 20 End of Term 3

October Tues 1 Term 4 Begins Wed 2 Prefects Dinner (6pm) Fri 4 Gr 8 & Parents Orientation Braai Fri 11 Speech Day (10am) Fri 11 Aaron McIlroy (Fundraiser) Wed 16 Boss’ Day Sun 27 Diwali

November Tues 1 BE Year End Function Mon 11 Remembrance Day (11am) Wed 13 Sardine Run

SiVEST BURSARY SCHEME 2020

Sivest is offering bursaries to students interested in

studying Engineering. If you are interested and meet

the following criteria, please see Mr Rich.

Male or Female scholar currently in Matric.

Clearly intent on pursuing a BSc degree in Me-

chanical or Electrical Engineering in 2020

Strong in Maths Core and Physical Science (A’s

or at least B in Grade 11 and in term 1 of matric)

Strong in Technical Drawing/EGD (also valuable

though not essential)

Strong leadership ability, all-rounders, passion-

ate, hard working and committed with sense of

responsibility, team player, loyal, honest, strong

integrity, humble, community oriented.

Would be unable to undertake tertiary studies

without a level of financial support.

Durban & Districts Chess Champions!

Well done, Mrs Reddy and her team!

Lamb Loin Chops - R119.90 p/kg Pork Shank Smoked or Pickled - R29.90 p/kg Whole Mini Salami - R89.90 p/kg Bacon Bits - R39.90 p/kg

ENGINEERING TALK

If you are interested in

studying Engineering

after school, there will

be a talk on

Engineering for Grade

11s in Mrs Evans’

Classroom (Room 155)

at 2nd Break (11h45)

on Wednesday 14

August

Smalls These mini adverts are put in as a community service and are not specifically endorsed by Northwood. SMART TEEN ACCOUNTING TUITION (Gr 8—12). Individual attention ● small classes / private lessons also available ● regular updates on student progress ● tips for examinations Student are tested on a regular basis. Contact Janice on 082 599 3332

Muzi Madela

Munashe Maisera

Vernon Mathongo

Sali Mlenzana

Mohammed Osman

Rahul Mohanlall

Sihle Mkungo

Xe Motloung

Yagen Murugan

Jordan Abrahams

Hashil Arjun

Chad Baird

Douglas Baldwin

Jewemiah Banda

Chad Barber

Bradley Bester

Matthew Bricknell

Nicholas Bright

Thomas Buckle

Sam Carnie

Teagan Ciaglia

Jonathan Dance

Corvin Ebelthite

Chad Ferguson

Dylan Ferreira

Kyle Nieman

Onyii John-Osunkwo

Aziz Patel

Ethan Peters

Yasheel Pillay

Jodil Ramkissoon

Ryan Shafer

Mnqobi Shoba

Sinazo Sibiya

Ashveer Singh

Ross Steele

Tyler Tomsett

Basil van der Spuy

Dean van Dijl

Hen van Heerden

Danie van Huizen

Zack van Staden

Matthew Willson

Ryan Francis

Corban Getkate

Dinis Gomes

Tyler Hansen

Dylan Hill

Ishan Jewnarain

Ethan Keal

Congratulations to the following learners who

were elected as Acting Prefects this week:

Here is this month’s QR code for

Knight Life July….

Phone Number: 031 564 7675 Address: 47 Mackeurtan Avenue, Durban North Email: medicalcentrenorthwood@gmail.com

Dr Michael Robson – Chiropractor Senzo Mthembu – Physiotherapist Michelle Grobbelaar – Massage therapist Lisa Shabengu – Advanced Sports Recovery Massage specialist and a prenatal and postnatal massage therapist

Northwood Gear

Shop Hours MONDAY AND SATURDAY – CLOSED

TUESDAY – THURSDAY 13h30 – 15h15

FRIDAY 13h15 – 14h30

For assistance please phone Yvonne Haswell

On 083 691 0135 or 031 564 1439

Atholton Primary School

Matric Reunion

Atholton Primary School will be hosting their

matric reunion for Grade 12 pupils who

attended Atholton. Details as follows:

Date: Friday 16 August 2019

Venue: Atholton Primary School Board Room

Time: 6:30pm

Light snacks and minerals will be served

(No alcohol)

RSVP to Sahil Chunilal

Control Tests: Term 3

* RI Date = Re-Inforcement Date

DATE GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 *RI DATE

Tues 06 Aug

EMS Tech History Physical Science

Life Sciences

16/08

Tues 13 Aug

History Maths Life Sciences Afrikaans/

IsiZulu Maths/

Maths Lit 23/08

Tues 20 Aug

Geogra-phy

History Physical Science

Geography

MATRIC TRIAL

EXAMS

30/08

Tues 27 Aug

Life Sciences

Geography Maths/

Maths Lit (1½ Hrs) English 06/09

Fri 30 Aug

Maths Physical Science

English Maths (1½ Hrs) Maths Lit (2 Hrs)

13/09

Academics MRS R STANLEY Email: rstanley@nwood.co.za

GRADE 8

Mon Sport

Tues English - Ms Domun

EMS - Mrs Johnson

Life Sci - Mrs Morton

Wed Sport

Thurs Afrikaans—Mrs Johnson

GRADE 9

Mon Sport

Tues EMS—Messrs Woods/Richter

Wed Sport

Thurs Afrikaans—Mrs Prins

English—Mr Halse

GRADE 10

Mon Maths— Mrs le Roux

Afrikaans—Mrs vd Westhuizen

Tues Sport

Wed English—Mr McDowall

Life Sciences—Mrs Hayden

Accounting—Ms Raftopoulos

Economics—Mrs Joseph

Thurs Sport

GRADE 11

Mon Maths— Mrs le Roux

Afrikaans—Mr Jankeeparsad

Life Sciences—Mrs Morton

Accounting—Mrs Joseph

Tues Sport

Wed English—Mrs Ganesh

Economics—Mrs Joseph

Thurs Sport

GRADE 12

Mon English—Mrs Krause

Life Sciences—Dr Pillay

BusStudies—Mrs Joseph

Accounting—Mrs Coulter

Economics— Ms Raftopoulos

Tues Sport

Wed Afrikaans—Mr Harishun

Thurs Sport

If you would like to attend an extra lesson,

please notify the teacher involved before the

end of the day that you intend to attend

ABSENTEEISM AND DC’s

If a learner is absent for a formal assessment (Control Tests are a part of these), a Doctor’s note is to be brought in on the day of return to school. Without this, the learner will receive no marks for that assessment.

Please note: All learners absent will be sent to Academic detention to complete the task.

Once assessed, the marks will only be used if the learner has given in a DC.

Matric Trial Exams Timetable EARLY EXAMS 19 Aug ** Art P2 (6 Hours) & ** IT P1 (3 Hours) 21 Aug ** Music P2 (Aural Exam) (1½ Hours) 23 Aug ** AP Maths

NOTE: All exams are provincially set except for those internal papers indicated by **

DATE 09:00 14:00

Mon 26 Aug **English P3 (2½ Hours)

Tues 27 Aug ** Afrikaans P3 /** IsiZulu P3 (2½ Hours) ** Art P1 (3 Hours) / ** IT P2 (3 Hours)

Wed 28 Aug EGD P1 (3 Hours)

Thurs 29 Aug Music Final Practical Exam EGD P2 (3 Hours)

Fri 30 Aug ** English P2 (2½ Hours)

Mon 02 Sept Life Orientation (2 Hours)

Tues 03 Sept Business Studies (3 Hours) History P1 (3 Hours)

Wed 04 Sept Life Sciences P1 (2Hours)

Thurs 05 Sept Accounting (3 Hours) / ** Music P1 (3 Hours)

Fri 06 Sept Physical Science P1 (3 Hours)

Mon 09 Sept Physical Science P2 (3 Hours)

Tues 10 Sept History P2 (3 Hours) Life Sciences P2 (2½ Hours)

Wed 11 Sept ** Afrikaans P2/ ** IsiZulu P2 (2 Hours)

Thurs 12 Sept Geography P1 (3 Hours) Geography P2 (1½ Hours)

Fri 13 Sept Maths P1 (3 Hours) / Maths Lit P1 (3 Hours) Economics P1 (2 Hours)

Mon 16 Sept Maths P2 (3 Hours)/ Maths Lit P2 (3 Hours) Economics P2 (2 Hours)

Tues 17 Sept ** English P1 (2 Hours)

Wed 18 Sept ** Afrikaans P1 / ** IsiZulu P1 (2 Hours)

EARLY EXAMS Mon 2 Sept 09:00 Life Orientation (LO CAT) (2 Hrs) Thurs 17 Oct 09:00 Information Technology Practical P1 (3 Hrs) 7 Oct–18 Oct 09:00 Visual Arts and Design Practical

09:00 14:00 Wed 23 Oct English HL P1 (2 Hrs) Thurs 24 Oct IsiZulu FAL P12 (2 Hrs) Fri 25 Oct Maths P1 (3 Hrs) / Maths Lit P1 (3 Hours)

Mon 28 Oct Maths P2 (3 Hrs) / Maths Lit P2 (3 Hrs) Tues 29 Oct History P1 (3 Hrs)

Wed 30 Oct Accounting (3 Hrs) 14:00 Thurs 31 Oct Afrikaans FAL P1 (2 Hrs) Economics P1 (2 Hrs) Fri 01 Nov Physical Science I(Physics) P1 (3 Hrs) Mon 04 Nov Physical Science (Chemistry) (P2) (3 Hrs) Tues 05 Nov Geography (Theory) P1 (3 Hrs) Geography (Mapwork) P2 (1½ Hrs) Wed 06 Nov English HL P2 (2½ Hrs) Thurs 07 Nov Business Studies (3 Hrs) Fri 08 Nov Life Sciences P1 (2½ Hrs) Mon 11 Nov Life Sciences P2 (2½ Hrs) Engineering Graphics and Design P1 (3 Hrs) Wed 13 Nov Afrikaans FAL P1 (2 Hrs)

Thurs 14 Nov Economics P2 (2 Hrs) IsiZulu FAL P2 (2 Hrs) Mon 18 Nov Engineering Graphics and Design P2 (3 Hrs) Tues 19 Nov IsiZulu FAL P3 (2½ Hrs) Wed 20 Nov Tourism (3 Hrs) Thurs 21 Nov Visual Arts (3 Hrs) Fri 22 Nov Afrikaans FAL P3 (2½ Hrs) Information Technology P2 (Theory) (3 Hrs)

Mon 25 Nov History P2 (3 Hrs) Tues 26 Nov English HL P3 (2½ Hrs)

Matric Final Exam Timetable

Sport & Culture

For all extra mural details with regards to fixtures, notices, practice times and transport ar-rangements please visit www.northwoodschoolsport.com. Remember to create a shortcut on your home screen of your mobile device for a very user friendly version of the site.

Soccer 03 Aug vs Michaelhouse Home 07 Aug vs Kingsway Home (midweek fixture) (1st and 2nd and A team only) 14 Aug vs Maritzburg College Home (TBC) 17 Aug vs Clifton Home 24 Aug vs St Charles Home 31 Aug vs Kearsney Home 20-24 Sept Grey College Soccer Tournament (BFN)

Waterpolo 7 Sept vs St Charles

14 Sept vs Glenwood

20-23 Sept SACS 1st Team Tourn (CPT)

26-29 Sept DHS u16 Tournament

5 Oct vs Westville

12 Oct vs Maritzburg College

17-20 Oct Grey College u14 Tourn

19 Oct vs Michaelhouse

25-27 Oct Northwood 1st Stayers Festival

2 Nov vs Westville

Cricket 6/7 Sept vs St Charles

13/14 Sept vs Glenwood

16 Sept 1st vs Rondebosch (CPT)

18 Sept u14A, u15A and 1st vs Helpmekaar

(Home)

20-24 Sept u14A Shaun Pollock Cricket

Festival

20-24 Sept 1st XI Michaelmas Week (PMB)

20-24 Sept u16/17 Kookaburra Festival (DBN)

3-6 Oct North/South T20 Tournament (PTA)

4/5 Oct vs Westville

12 Oct vs Maritzburg College

19 Oct vs Michaelhouse

26 Oct vs Grey College (Home)

2 Nov vs Westville

MR G. LE ROUX Email: gleroux@nwood.co.za

We had the pleasure of witnessing a very special moment on Tuesday at our interhouse Athletics day. In 1968 M. Reiche ran a time of 10,90 in the u19 100m sprint at his interhouse athletics day. Play it forward 51 years and we have 16 year old Sinakho Sikhakhane run a time of 10,88 in the same race. Not only did he smash the u16 record of 11,30 but he ran the fastest time ever run by a school boy at the school’s interhouse events. Congratulation Sinakho, I am sure this is a record that will be in place for a very long time.

Sinakho was also the winner of the 200m sprint and part of the Crusaders team who won the 4 x100m relay. Sinakho was named senior Victor Ludorum. We look forward to watching

you continue to excel.

Another record that was broken on the day was that of the u14 High Jump. Frank Pullen jumped a height of 1,68m breaking the record of Keane Fourie, set in 2015. Frank also won the Triple Jump, 100m sprint, 200m sprint, 400m, and x100m relay.

With a bright future ahead we look forward to seeing more records broken by Frank. Congratulations on being named Junior Victor Ludorum.

Congratulations to our 1st Soccer team who beat Kearsney over the weekend. Our u14A soccer team also had a fantastic day at the Age Group Tournament winning 5/6 games unfortunately going down in the final to Hilton. Well done boys.

In September we host our annual Sports, Culture and Service Awards Banquet. If your son has had any outstanding achievement or has been selected for a provincial/national team in an activity or sport (not offered at the school) , please let us know. We would love to congratulate them formally. Kindly email any details and certificates or letters of achievement to jvniekerk@nwood.co.za and gleroux@nwood.co.za.

We welcome Michaelhouse to Northwood this weekend for soccer and we wish all our boys the best of luck.